While visiting family over the Christmas holiday, I was once again lovingly schooled by my father. I was reminded of something he told me when I was a young college student: “Part of being a mature adult is recognizing that your actions affect others, and choices should include more people than just yourself.”
During the 20 hour drive home, my husband and I started setting ourselves up for the coming year. We’ve got some “big kid” problems that need to be solved like adults. It requires more grit, and less dreamy eyed ideas. It isn’t fun and it isn’t what anyone hopes for, but it’s being an adult. If y’all know me, this isn’t my strongest suit, but with the proper motivation, perspective, and long view, it is doable and perhaps even palatable.
So like most, I started listing out all the changes and implementations that need to take place in the new year. It’s a long list. To sum it up, my husband and I are set on one word for the new year: “INTENTIONAL”. How else do we go into work and put in the time, sweat, and grit required day in and day out? There’s got to be a reason why. Once the WHY has been identified, the HOW can become clearer. So make your lists and New Year’s resolutions, but be intentional on how it is to be carried out! Here are a few things you might try to be more successful in maintaining your new habits…
Make yourself accountable
Track your effort
Reward yourself
Here’s to all of us making changes for the new year! Improving one’s self and circumstances is well worth pursuing. I may not have achieved all the goals I have set, but I can whole-heartedly say that I am better off having tried, than having stayed stagnant. I hope you can find the support you need. If there’s anything I can do for you to get you closer to where you want to be, just ask.
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